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What Is ScyllaDB Cloud?¶
ScyllaDB Cloud is a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) built on ScyllaDB, a high-performance NoSQL database compatible with Apache Cassandra. You provision a cluster through the ScyllaDB Cloud UI or API; ScyllaDB handles all infrastructure, operations, upgrades, and monitoring — you focus on your application.
How It Works¶
ScyllaDB Cloud runs your cluster in one of two ways:
ScyllaDB-managed account — Infrastructure is provisioned and owned by ScyllaDB in a dedicated cloud account on AWS or GCP.
Bring Your Own Account (BYOA) — Infrastructure runs inside your own AWS or GCP account. You retain full ownership; ScyllaDB Cloud manages operations on your behalf.
In both cases, you interact with the cluster through the same UI, API, and standard CQL drivers. The difference is purely about where the infrastructure lives and how costs are billed.
Cluster Types¶
ScyllaDB Cloud offers two cluster types optimised for different workloads:
X Cloud — A serverless-style cluster built on the Tablets architecture. Storage and compute scale independently and automatically. Best for variable or unpredictable workloads.
Standard — A fixed-topology cluster where you control the number and size of nodes. Supports Multi-DC deployments and vNodes. Best for steady, predictable workloads.
See X Cloud or Standard? Choose Your Cluster Type for a decision guide and comparison table.
What Is Included¶
Every ScyllaDB Cloud cluster includes the following managed services at no extra operational cost:
Automated backups — Daily snapshots with configurable retention.
Rolling upgrades — New ScyllaDB versions are applied without downtime.
24/7 monitoring — Built-in dashboards and automatic alerting on cluster health, storage usage, and workload metrics.
Security updates — Continuous patching to support compliance requirements.
Proactive support — ScyllaDB operations teams monitor your cluster and take remediation actions based on severity.
Next Steps¶
Quick Start Guide — Create your first cluster and connect to it in minutes.
Billing and Pricing — Understand pricing plans, billing options, and Vector Search costs.
Create a Cluster — Explore deployment options, cluster types, BYOA, and Availability Zones.